Tag: Finland

The days are getting cooler & shorter, the itch to go back to snow is getting stronger. To help your planning, today we revisit a unique project by Finnish engineers: Kontiolahti cooled snow track that will be operational again in less than 6 weeks from now, in mid- October =================================================== Kontiolahti is located somewhat off the beaten track in Eastern Finland. It is some 450km, or 5 hours, from Helsinki by car and at least the same distance from Lapland, where early-season skiing in Finland primarily takes place. However, when driving the main highway number 5 between Southern and Northern Finland, the detour is no more than two hours, out and back. There is also a commercial airport about 20 kilometres away in Joensuu with daily flights from Helsinki. Kontiolahti…

Let's start with the basics: this website was conceived and created to convey two fundamental messages: cross country skiing is good for your body i.e. makes you stronger & healthier. cross country skiing is good for your soul i.e makes you happier and more content with life. This is a theory – but, like every theory, it needs a proof. More of real-life proof and stronger the examples – more reason for you to believe that all that hard training you do is a for a reason – and to spread the word to uninitiated. Here's a story of a young woman who could teach us all a great deal about achieving that perfect but elusive work-life-doing sport balance. Annika Sjöström is 29, she lives, works and trains ( mostly)…

It's hard to find a brand more synonymous with a rollerskiing than 'Marwe'. Marwe skis are widely used by pros and amateurs alike – in fact, there are places, in Europe especially, where it's hard to spot a rollerskier on anything that is not painted with Marwe's traditionally bright yellow/black color scheme. So, what's the secret of that popularity and loyal customer base? What ensures the famed longevity of the Finnish manufacturer's wheels? And what the actual word 'Marwe' stands for? Stand by for the Dailyskier's interview with Marwe's managers, Olli Welander and Paul Fletcher, coming up later this week....